No John Inverdale this weekend for the BBC's live 6 Nations coverage (Wales vs France), sidelined to the highlights only, disappointing news

BBC only have one game don't they ? No live game for Andrew Cotter either

Yes but Inverdale used to be the first choice rugby presenter so when there was one game he would do it. I know it was discussed earlier than Butler and Cotter seem, a bit more closely ranked these days but as much as like Gabby I think she should only be used for when they have two games. Inverdale is clearly less thought of at the BBC these days with him getting to radio work and his TV appearance limited to rugby and tennis. Looks like he won't be in Tokyo which is also a shame.

Inverdale's radio work, as far as the BBC is concerned, has ceased to be.

Interesting that Inverdale presented highlights from Twickenham yesterday - I think that is unusual for the 6 Nations highlights (usually done from Salford). May not be that much of a demotion for him after all

The York Hall bill was presented by Matt Smith with John Fury and Anthony Ogogo. Commentary from Alex Steedman and Enzo Maccarinelli. Ringside reporter Jo Aniker.

Oddly this was part of a new deal and the BT coverage was simulcast on ITV1 from 10.15pm. Exactly BT coverage logos, mics etc. They had some issues towards the end of the overrunning programme think the scheduled advert break was trying to kick in.

John Rawling is just the best boxing commentator, he really is excellent, whether it be tv or radio

I agree I love John Rawling one of my all time favourite sports commentators, I'd put Mike Costello (named commentator of the year yesterday) on a par with him. Shame I couldn't listen to Mike cover this fight.

As in one of the above posts, he was covering the action from York Hall for BT. Does seem odd, though, how BT managed to get him onto that coverage in the first place judging his son was involved in much bigger matters. Would’ve thought he would be in Las Vegas anyway?

John Rawling is just the best boxing commentator, he really is excellent, whether it be tv or radio

I agree I love John Rawling one of my all time favourite sports commentators, I'd put Mike Costello (named commentator of the year yesterday) on a par with him. Shame I couldn't listen to Mike cover this fight.

Of course the irony of that is Costello replaced Rawling as BBC Radio's boxing and athletics commentator. And let's not forget in the second half of the 80's, Ian Darke had the exact same role.

John Rawling is just the best boxing commentator, he really is excellent, whether it be tv or radio

I agree I love John Rawling one of my all time favourite sports commentators, I'd put Mike Costello (named commentator of the year yesterday) on a par with him. Shame I couldn't listen to Mike cover this fight.

Of course the irony of that is Costello replaced Rawling as BBC Radio's boxing and athletics commentator. And let's not forget in the second half of the 80's, Ian Darke had the exact same role.

I know I was devastated when John Rawling left 5Live but it didn't take me long to realise how good Costello was as his replacement. Its strange that they all covered the same two sports.

John Rawling is just the best boxing commentator, he really is excellent, whether it be tv or radio

I agree I love John Rawling one of my all time favourite sports commentators, I'd put Mike Costello (named commentator of the year yesterday) on a par with him. Shame I couldn't listen to Mike cover this fight.

Of course the irony of that is Costello replaced Rawling as BBC Radio's boxing and athletics commentator. And let's not forget in the second half of the 80's, Ian Darke had the exact same role.

I know I was devastated when John Rawling left 5Live but it didn't take me long to realise how good Costello was as his replacement. Its strange that they all covered the same two sports.

Same with Colin Hart; everyone remembers him back in the day as the boxing correspondent for The Sun, but he was also the athletics correspondent as well.

First time since I think 2015 since Sky haven't had their own commentary at the Honda, although are presenting on-site. This is a long stretch for Sky who have been on-site for 7 weeks since the American Express on 19-22 Jan. 4 of those with full commentaries and 3 just Sky Cart presenter/pundit with host comms (American Express, Pebble Beach and here). With some big tournaments ahead including at Bayhill, Players and WGC perhaps we could be on-site right up until the end of March (one exception may be the Valspar - could be a London Studio or a Sky Cart presentation job in amongst those three events).